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Deconstructing a story: How does a story work? This animated ‘digital documentary’ ‘models’ the classic ingredients in storytelling, using a full length story and detailed commentary. (1300 words) (Flesch grade level: 5.3) How to write a story: This animated ‘digital documentary’ introduces students to the three P’s of story writing (People, Problem and Plot), with examples, and then explains how the three S’s (Show it, See it and Surprise them) can make any story far more exciting. (1198 words) (Flesch grade level: 5.2) How to write poetry: This set of lessons looks at twelve popular and easy—to—use techniques for generating original poetry. In each case, a poem models the technique, which students then put into practice themselves. (2868 words in 12 separate units) (Flesch grade level: 4.6) How to write arguments: This animated ‘digital documentary’ introduces students to contentions, arguments and proofs — using `Saving the environment' as its example. Also covered are paragraphing and language use. (855 words) (Flesch grade level: 5.1) How to write information: This animated `digital documentary’ introduces students to organising, researching and presenting information — and how to make the material ‘come alive’. (1083 words) (Flesch grade level: 5.4) How to write instructions: This animated ‘digital documentary’ introduces students to common procedural writing types — with copious examples. (512 words) (Flesch grade level: 5.5) How to write recounts: This animated ‘digital documentary’ introduces students to common recount forms. (1550 words) (Flesch grade level: 5.1) How to write essays: This animated ‘digital documentary’ introduces students to topic analysis, planning, drafting and editing an essay. (1712 words) (Flesch grade level: 6.4) |